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tictictic_OnEbay
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07/29/09 10:46 PM
String Value too long  

I got an error tonight that caused a listing fail.


API Error Code 5013: String value for "Category" is too long. Maximum length is "20".


The main category was Books: Nonfiction Books. In Item Specifics, I selected Other for the Category and typed in Fraternal Organizations, which is 23 characters. The field allowed me to type the whole thing. If a user-entered attribute name goes over the eBay limit, shouldn't it be automatically truncated, as happens with Auction Lot Titles? Is this an AW programming glitch?

Sue



bluepennylady
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07/29/09 11:04 PM
Re: String Value too long new [re: tictictic_OnEbay]  

Sue

Had the same thing happen to me before. The field allows the characters and does not truncate. But 20 is the limit..

I guess I could ask if there could be a limit so it truncated.... I will ask and see..

geez I never thought to ask Thom about that

Shall I go to my room without ice cream now?



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tictictic_OnEbay
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07/29/09 11:40 PM
Re: String Value too long new [re: bluepennylady]  

Well, it does seem like it would be a restriction that could be written into the code, just like it is for titles, but I'm certainly no programming expert.

Sure, if you get a chance to ask Thom, I'd be interested to know what he says. But it's obviously not a high-priority thing.

Thanks, Sue



bluepennylady
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08/04/09 09:04 AM
Re: String Value too long new [re: tictictic_OnEbay]  

Sue,

Sorry it took so long for me to get back to you . I swear to pete I need three of me lately!

Tech will look into it for us...



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tictictic_OnEbay
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08/04/09 10:34 AM
Re: String Value too long new [re: bluepennylady]  

Excellent! Thanks Judy.

Sue



bluepennylady
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08/04/09 12:01 PM
Re: String Value too long new [re: tictictic_OnEbay]  

Sue

I thought you might like that



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